Homeward

A recent study from the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center found that gaps in access to healthcare can exacerbate risks to the well being of older #rural residents caused by social isolation, injuries, or food insecurity. As the U.S. population ages, many Americans age 65 or older are making their homes in rural communities, and the need for integrated – and sustainable – healthcare solutions has become even more critical. Homeward’s approach and partnership with health plans and health systems in rural communities directly addresses these issues, working closely with providers to connect members to appropriate care and local resources. https://lnkd.in/eFJz23U5

The Breakthrough T1D Ride is this weekend in La Crosse and we want to share a huge thank you to our $5K Checkpoint Sponsor, Homeward! “Homeward is rearchitecting the delivery of health and care for rural Americans, enhancing access and health outcomes for those underserved. As our Breakthrough T1D riders pedal across the rural landscapes of Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota, we seize the opportunity to connect with each other and the communities we serve, all while funding crucial research that changes the lives of millions affected by T1D.” Homeward has been supporting the Breakthrough T1D Ride since 2023, raising over $40,000 through the Ride. This year, Homeward has a team of 26 riders and a goal of raising $100,00! Please join us in thanking Homeward for their commitment to creating a world without T1D. Interested in riding with us? Visit ride.BreakthroughT1D.org to learn more!

Wishing all of our Homeward members, partners, colleagues, and the communities we proudly serve a safe, happy and healthy Independence Day!

Established by Homeward Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel Brian Vandenberg, American Medical Association Foundation’s The Vandenberg Health Equity Fund awards scholarships to future physicians committed to advancing a more equitable, inclusive healthcare system and shaping the future of healthcare. Last year, The Vandenberg Health Equity Fund launched the inaugural Lyle L. Vandenberg Rural Health Scholarship in honor of Brian Vandenberg’s late father Lyle Vandenberg, a University of Wisconsin-Madison alumnus and community pharmacist who spent over four decades serving rural Wisconsin residents. The Lyle L. Vandenberg Rural Health Scholarship awards students in the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, School of Nursing, or School of Pharmacy who demonstrate a commitment to improving health care access and reducing disparities in small towns and rural communities. This year’s Lyle L. Vandenberg Rural Health Scholarship recipient, Madeline Brown, is passionate about family medicine, values building strong relationships with diverse patients, and promoting healthy lifestyles. Thank you, Madeline, for your dedication to supporting and empowering #rural communities, and congratulations to this year’s Vandenberg Health Equity Fund scholarship recipients!

This was another fantastic conversation on mentoring with two incredible physicians, CEOs, Founders, entrepreneurs who are Moms first and foremost. In this #InspiringWomen discussion, we touch on the power of mentorship and Home[ward] Grown mentorship model that Jennifer Schneider, M.D., M. S. and Homeward has put in place. Jenny selects and mentors one female entrepreneur a quarter with unstructured meetings. Time bound, still fits with her busy schedule, high impact. For Sipra Laddha, MD and her company LunaJoy Health, this was by far the best mentoring experience she has ever had and each meeting turned into immediate input to building her company. Full episode: https://lnkd.in/g8mFv3C4 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gAtZ6-tN #leadership #entrepreneurs #femaleCEOs #mentorship

At Homeward, we acknowledge the health disparities of today have deep roots in the past, and we remain committed to working in close partnership with communities everywhere to ensure access to care that enables everyone to achieve their best health, no matter where they live. We join in celebrating #Juneteenth with community gatherings, educational events, and cultural activities that honor Black history and heritage, recognizing both the progress made and the ongoing pursuit of freedom and racial equality.

I am incredibly invested in empowering and elevating fellow women founders and I’ve been fortunate to have crossed paths with many who are redefining healthcare. Sipra Laddha, MD, co-founder of LunaJoy Health, is one of those women – She’s an entrepreneur who was inspired by her personal journey to motherhood and leveraged her experience as a physician and medical training to reimagine how we support women’s mental health. From puberty, to pregnancy and postpartum, to menopause, and every stage in between, LunaJoy Health was founded to help women thrive and make women’s mental healthcare a priority. I had the pleasure of working closely with Sipra as a Home[ward] Grown mentee over the past several months to help her navigate LunaJoy’s significant growth and progress, have frank conversations, and address top of mind questions. Thank you Laurie McGraw, host of Inspiring Women Pod, for the opportunity to share our perspectives on mentorship (and menteeship), the realities of entrepreneurship and motherhood, and what success really looks like. https://lnkd.in/gDDW6BXC

Wishing our Homeward members, partners and colleagues a Happy Father’s Day. Today we celebrate fathers of all generations as pillars of strength and compassion, and for their essential role as the cornerstone of their family's health, happiness and wellbeing.

It was a pleasure meeting with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Becerra to discuss how we can collectively leverage technology to improve access to healthcare in our communities and learn how the federal government is strategically thinking through the roles of AI and cybersecurity to advance healthcare for Americans everywhere. At Homeward, we’re committed to using these technologies to best support our clinicians and members in rural communities, and I look forward to future collaborations and the promising advancements ahead.

Happy #PrideMonth, a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirm our commitment to providing inclusive, compassionate care. At Homeward, we recognize and value the critical role inclusive healthcare plays, especially in rural areas where access to care can be limited. Together, we strive to ensure everyone, regardless of their identity, feels supported and receives the quality healthcare they deserve.